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Conditions at Warner Beach in August
August: Late Winter Swell with Easterly Energy
August still delivers high-quality surf, although the statistical edge begins to soften. The average wave period is a strong 10.2s, ideal wind remains a solid 51%, and the average height nudges up to 6ft (1.8m), the highest of the year. The swell mix becomes slightly more easterly: S 21%, SSE 17%, ENE 14%, E 14%, ESE 12% and SE 12%. The larger ENE pulses, with 3% in the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) range, indicate that late-winter systems are still pumping energy from the southeast Indian Ocean.
Winds stay favourable, with WNW around 12%, and NW/NNW/W adding another 19%. However, NE winds also creep back to 11%, a reminder that spring is near. Rainfall is low at 1.15mm/day, water temperature cools to 21.2°C, and air temps average 15.3°C. This is a transition month in the best possible way: still plenty of power, but an increasing number of warm, offshore mornings.
Average Spot conditions at Warner Beach in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Warner Beach during August. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Warner Beach for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Warner Beach for August. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Warner Beach.